Bridge Lane is in Caldewgate, Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5SS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Lane, Caldewgate, Carlisle, CA2 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5RY, CA2 5SY, CA2 5TR, CA2 5SQ, CA2 5SW, CA2 5TF, CA2 5SX, CA2 5TN, CA2 5XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 5SS is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 43.7% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 49% | 56.3% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CA2 5SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 78.3% | 61.9% | -16.4% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.1% | 18% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 44.2% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 7.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.6% | 30.2% | -14.4% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 30.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 86.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 85.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 85.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Lane was 428.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.7% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bridge Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 16th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bridge Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-03-28 | £87,281 |
The percentage of student residents living in CA2 5SS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 498 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, De Quincey House, Shaddongate | 179 yd | |
| Restore (Cumbria) Community | Coleridge House, Shaddongate | 199 yd | |
| Anatolia Restaurant | Pompeii Steakhouse, 1-3 Abbey Street | 265 yd | |
| Foxes Cafe Lounge | Foxes Cafe Bar, 18 Abbey Street | 265 yd | |
| Amatos Ltd | 48 Abbey Street | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 370 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 375 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 398 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 433 yd | |
| Brickyard | Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher Street | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imon Tandoori | 31 John Street | 120 yd | |
| Pokey Parlour | Dacre Road | 370 yd | |
| Cumbria Roast Company | Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street | 601 yd | |
| Romano Pizzeria | 55-56 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street | 611 yd | |
| Asian Express | 57-58 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 153 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 357 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 549 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 561 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 348 yd |
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 755 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Carlisle Snowsports Club CAVENDISH TERRACE | ski slopes | 881 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 932 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.